Vue d'Esprit Tutorials – from the masters

ATMOSPHERES

Creating Puff Clouds

This method uses a "stoned" terrain objects to create the puffs of the cumulonimbus clouds


http://www.3dmenagerie.com/goodies/tut/


BOOLEAN OBJECTS

Boolean Difference

Create a boolean object in this tutorial using the difference option

http://members.tripod.com/~ggbe/beginners/begin.html


Boolean Intersection

Create a boolean object in this tutorial using the intersection option

http://members.tripod.com/~ggbe/beginners/begin.html


LIGHTING

Classic Studio Lighting

When setting up your lighting, particularly for still life and indoor scenes, give your images an extra edge by understanding classic studio lighting setups

Varian's Dreamview


The Color Of Light

Light may appear white ("clear") to the naked eye, but actual white light is rare in real situations. Here is a reference aid for shifting your light hues to perform more realistically for your Vue d'Esprit scenes

Varian's Dreamview


Indoor Lighting

This tutorial will discuss basic indoor lighting techniques..

Nggalai.com


MODELLING

Elaborate decor

Get very decorative without maxing out on polygons



Varian's Dreamview


TREES & VEGETATION

Trees With Personality – Stacking

By stacking two or more trees on top of each other, entirely new species are at your fingertips!

Varian's Dreamview


Create Fir Tree with Snow on It

How to add Snow to your trees



http://membres.lycos.fr/arte/tutorials/


WATER FEATURES

Spraying Water

Using the terrain tools, you can create a number of useful objects that are otherwise difficult to procure. Spraying water, such as the spouting of a whale or the splash of a fountain, is an element that will be helpful for you over and over again.

Varian's Dreamview


Pouring Water

Pouring or flowing water is an element that will be helpful for you over and over again


Varian's Dreamview


Waterfalls

Using the terrain tools, you can create a number of useful objects that are otherwise difficult to procure. Everyone loves a waterfall





Varian's Dreamview


Create A Watersplash!

You can create any kind of watersplashes. It is easy but needs a bit attention





Adrien ARNSWORTH


OTHER LINKS

http://www.art-head-start.com/escpro11/

http://www.e-onsoftware.com/Community/Tutorial.php

http://sorenworlds.netfirms.com/

http://a.webring.com/hub?ring=vue

http://www.3dlinks.com/oldsite/tutorials_vue.cfm

http://www.chez.com/jrlivenais/vdesprit/tut_index/tut_index_eng.htm

http://www.varian.net/dreamview/dreamtools/vue/

http://www.tutorialfind.com/tutorials/3dsoftware/vuedesprit/

http://sittingblue.50megs.com/tutorials/

http://tiemdesign.com/3DTutorials/2002/September/VueSeaScapes/default.asp